Travel Blogs from Olbia

On the way we passed “Maltese Falcon” a Canadian yacht which has provided some really good info on anchorages in Italy etc., which we have found extremely useful. Took a photo and are hoping to pass on our thanks. Whilst there we decided to stay especially as there is a substantial supermarket not ar from the town quay. The town quay, which ...

... 26 August Left the anchorage mid morning and headed south. We popped into Porto Cervo out of curiosity – the marina is supposedly one of the most expensive in the world. Then anchored in cove not too far away which was full of day trippers and mega yachts. On the way in we passed the Maltese Falcon which is reported to be the 3rd largest sailing vessel in the world. This anchorage is lovely – beautiful turquoise coloured water.

... br> As this anchorage is just so beautiful, and we are pretty much dug in, we decided to stay another day. Got some snorkelling in and completed some chores. The weather over here in (north) Sardinia is quite different to what we had in the Belearics – less stiffling hot and humid and the wind cooler – we are enjoying it a lot as it's not hard work trying to get things completed.

Today we are going to Civita to see the Devils Bridge and also il Raganello the gorge in Civita. It's about a 40 min drive from Fagnano and is part of the Pollini mountains which is a national park. We park the cars and begin our decent. I had advised everyone to wear comfortable shoes as the walk is a long and steep one. We didn't want to do the walk in the heat of the middle of the day like last time as it ...

... br> Phew, there was some muscles I didn't know I had....so it was "icepaks" for the rest of the day !! Josie, Deb & Ann hopped into the sea islet, and Glen was told ' watch the age bracket and the spare parts, very delicate cargo!!!! They got back unscathed, Glen was very kind and is a lovely young handsome "kiwi",.... working on the boat, has a lovely nature!!! After our fun in the water the Captain moved the boat to a ...